By Philip Buda Ladu Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (R-JMEC), the body tasked with monitoring the implementation of the 2018 revitalized peace agreement, has urged for clarity in the transitional period conclusion. R-JMEC’s Interim Chairperson, Rtd. Lt. Gen. Charles Tai Gituai, in his report on the revitalized agreement[Read More…]
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Abyei declares Hepatitis E outbreak
By Ngor Deng Matem The Ministry of Health in Abyei Administrative Area, along with its partners, has declared an outbreak of Hepatitis E disease. This declaration comes after 14 suspected cases were confirmed positive, according to the Abyei Ministry of Health and its health partners. “The Ministry of Health of[Read More…]
Salary delay, poor living conditions impede doctors’ deployment-Minister
By William Madouk National Minister of Health, Yolanda Awel Deng has cited salary woes and poor living conditions as impediments to doctors’ deployment. Addressing the gathering during the launching of the Malaria Vaccine, Yolanda cited that even though medics are the worst-hit lot after accruing salary arrears – they[Read More…]
S.4 results require SSP 740 million–NEC
By Bosco Bush National Examination Council (NEC) is seeking 740 million South Sudanese Pounds from the Ministry of Finance to finalize 2023 academic year Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) results. NEC Secretary General, Ustaz Simon Nyok expressed concern about the delay, on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, during media briefing.[Read More…]
PULLOUT: SPLM-IO’s move threatens peace-Analyst
By Deng Ghai Deng A prominent political analyst has warned that the decision by Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM-IO) to withdraw from Nairobi peace talks could severely undermine the peace process. Prof. Dr. Abraham Kuol Nyuon, a Professor of Political Science at the University of Juba, described the Tumaini[Read More…]
No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper celebrating resilience on 5th anniversary
By Ephraim Modi D.S As I reflect on my tenure with Number One Citizen English Daily Newspaper, I am filled with immense pride and admiration for the institution that has not only survived but thrived amidst an array of challenges. Launched in 2019, the newspaper has emerged as an[Read More…]
Qualified for nothing
By Agar Mayor Gai-Makoon Last year I listened to a BBC podcast, “Out of school, and qualified for nothing?’’. Evaluation results for their census on education had just been released. They indicated that 24%, nearly a quarter of people over the age of 16 have neither academic nor professional[Read More…]
Woman, 28, commits suicide in Yirol
By Yang Ater Yang Authorities in Lakes State are investigating a case of a 28-year-old woman who died by suicide in Yirol West County of Lakes State. According to Elijah Mabor Makuac, the police spokesperson, the incident took place in Mapuor Payam. “The police investigation over the incident is[Read More…]
Child succumbs to snake bite in Aweil West
By Hou Akot Hou A 3-year-old boy has passed away after being bitten by a snake in Riang-bar village, Aweil West County, in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state. The deceased, identified as Garang Deng, was sleeping with his siblings when they heard a commotion among the chickens. Upon rushing[Read More…]
Police arrests suspects for beating, imprisoning child in suitcase
By Hou Akot Hou The police in Akoch Payam, Twic County, Warrap State, have apprehended two suspects accused of handcuffing, beating, and imprisoning a minor within their residence in Awut-yiir village. According to Ngor Agoth, the police inspector, the accused individuals, Aguer Akoon Nyoon and her sibling, are alleged[Read More…]
Vocational training key to promoting peace
By Yang Ater Yang A two-day Local Peace Agreement workshop held in Rumbek has recommended the need to establish vocational training centres within local communities to reduce conflicts. The goal, they said is to provide skills development and empowerment opportunities, particularly for the youth. Another key recommendation is the[Read More…]
Truck driver killed in Cueibet County
By Yang Ater Yang A truck driver has been killed in Abiriu Payam, Cueibet County of Lakes State by an unknown gunman, police have reported. Major Elijah Mabor Makuac, the police spokesperson in Lakes State said the incident occurred on Sunday, July 14th, when an unidentified criminal killed the[Read More…]
South Sudan lauds China for aiding health sector
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Undersecretary in the National Ministry of Health, Dr. Harriet Pasquale has commended the Chinese government for its continued efforts in improving healthcare services in South Sudan. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for Phase II of the Juba Teaching Hospital modernization and expansion project, Dr. Pasquale[Read More…]
Citizens raise concerns over government’s future direction
By Deng Ghai Deng Concerned citizens in South Sudan are expressing apprehension over the future direction of the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (R-TGoNU). Many are urging the government to provide clarity on whether it plans to extend the current transitional period or proceed with holding democratic elections[Read More…]
South Sudan starts nationwide Malaria vaccination
By William Madouk South Sudan on Tuesday launched the first Malaria vaccination programme to be offered nationwide. The mosquito-borne disease kills 6,680 people a year and kills 18 South Sudanese daily, according to statistics from National Ministry of Health. Children under the age of five top the fatality rate.[Read More…]
Recess-deprived parliament resumes business
By Philip Buda Ladu Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) whose scheduled recess was denied due to a backlog of critical bills is slowly returning to regular business, with the August House expected to resume its second session on Wednesday. Last week, the Speaker of the TNLA, Rt. Hon. Jemma[Read More…]
NSS BILL: Kiir to study it before signing
By Deng Ghai Deng President Salva Kiir will review a set of four bills, including the contentious National Security Amendment Act (2024), recently submitted by Speaker Jemma Nunu Kumba to his office, before deciding on signing them into law. The bills, also include the Road Finance Agreement with Ethiopia,[Read More…]
Food safety is akin to national security, hence must be jealously guided with utmost stringent measures, as lives of citizens depend upon. Hon. Mayen Deng Alier is right to urge the National Bureau of Standards to tighten its grip on goods’ safety. As chairperson of specialized committee on Trade and[Read More…]
Sunday last week marks the fifth year after the birth of No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, the print media house operated by young competent staff with the vision to be providers of information that fosters growth and development in all aspects of the country. No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper is a South[Read More…]
Dirty game of politics & Trump’s death escape
By Ephraim Modi D.S In the grand theater of politics, often deemed a “dirty game,” there are moments that transcend the usual conspiracies of power and ambition, piercing the very heart of the collective consciousness of the Americans. On Saturday, the world witnessed such a moment when former US President[Read More…]